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June 27, 2026

Tibetan Bowl Sound Bath at Arlington Center This Afternoon

A Tibetan Bowl Sound Bath and Visualization session takes place today at 4 p.m. at the Arlington Center.

Eventbrite

Robbins Library Hosts Kids' Sand Art Drop-In This Afternoon

Robbins Library holds a drop-in sand craft program for ages 4 and up today from 2–3 p.m. at 700 Massachusetts Ave.

Robbins Library

New Webster Street Townhouse Open House Today

A new-construction townhouse at 144–146 Webster St. (#146) holds an open house today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

North of Boston Home

Arlington Awarded $169,000 for Fourth Electric School Bus

The state awarded Arlington $169,000 on June 25 to add a fourth zero-emission electric school bus to its public school fleet.

Town of Arlington

Library Director Anna Litten Stays in Arlington Role

Library Director Anna Litten has turned down a finalist offer in Newton and will remain at the helm of Robbins and Fox Libraries, Town Manager Jim Feeney announced June 23.

Your Arlington

Arlington Housing Authority to Vote on Drake Village Redevelopment MOU

The Arlington Housing Authority filed notice of a special hybrid board meeting to vote on a memorandum of understanding for the redevelopment of Drake Village Cottages, following a notice received by the Town Clerk on June 25.

Town of Arlington

Food Link Receives Grant from Sincere Foundation

Arlington surplus-food rescue nonprofit Food Link was named a primary recipient of the Framingham-based Sincere Foundation's $200,000 food security grant pool, announced June 23.

Arlington Patch

Mystic River Association Leads Stormwater Safari at Alewife Brook Sunday

The Mystic River Watershed Association and Mothers Out Front host a free family walking tour of the Alewife Brook stormwater wetlands on Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, starting at Thorndike Field.

Mystic River Watershed Association

DPCD Update: AmpUP! Comprehensive Plan Adopted, Electric Bus Grant, and More

Planning Director Claire Ricker's June 25 update covers adoption of Arlington's AmpUP! Comprehensive Plan, the $169,000 electric school bus grant, two MAPC technical assistance awards, new shade sails at Broadway Plaza, and the Cool & Connected program.

Town of Arlington

Arlington Launches Free Adult Recumbent Tricycle Rental Pilot

Arlington has opened registration for a pilot program offering free one-hour recumbent tricycle rentals on Wednesdays to improve access to the Minuteman Bikeway.

Town of Arlington

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